Sermons on Captivity To Sin:

God's Prognosis For Sinful Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 16, 2008

How can man be delivered from his desperate spiritual condition? Three important words provide the answer.

1. JUSTIFICATION "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus...that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus". It is the Greek word dikaioo, meaning ’to declare righteous. a) Justification is offered for free - "Being justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Seven Deadly Sins: Envy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 12, 2008

this is an ugly sin--it is often called the green eyed monster of envy.

Envy--Jealousy Jealousy is wishing you had what someone else has, but even worse is envy, wishing they didn’t have it at all. Most fights, quarrels, and strife in life comes from this terrible sin. It is one sin that no one will admit to, because it is such a wicked thing. Envy- a rejoicing over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introduction To The 7 Deadly Sins Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

We get to know the ancient list of seven dealy sins and begin to combat them.

The Michael Vick saga reminds all of us of the human problem of sin. Gambling, which is at the base of dog-fighting might be defined as greed. Vick originally lied to Atlanta Falcons owner, Arthur Blank about his involvement, because one may suggest that in his pride, at that time he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Deadly Sins: Anger

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 26, 2008

if you don’t control anger, anger will control you

The Seven Deadly Sins: Anger--(wrath, mad, boiling, hot headed, cruel, rage, violent) Jesus said, that the law says not to murder, but anyone who has wrath, violence, anger--has the spirit of murder living in them. We live in an angry society, don’t cross them or you will get it. The bad thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Approaches To Truth And Sin

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 29, 2008

People should not be judged by their outward appearances. It is our approaches to sin and truth that make a difference in how we impact others. John teaches us some things in this

Our approach to Sin 1 John 1: 5-10 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Sins I Will Not Remember Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2012

The tussle over paying for contraception has raised our awareness of sin; it should also raise our awareness of the need to repent, confess sin and receive the forgiveness of God.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2012 “Your Sins I Will Not Remember” There’s a story told about one of the members of our extended family, a man who was a smoker until his first heart attack, and about what he did on this Sunday before Lent. As the story goes, he bought a carton of cigarettes and smoked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Behind The Scenes Of The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

When your pastor tells you that you are forgiven of your sins, a big upset has just taken place...

7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Shall We Go On Sinning? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2013

Paul answers the question of “shall we go on sinning?” Here is how he answers that question. 1- No to sin - Because we died to sin 2- No to sin - Because we live with Christ 3- No to sin - Because we are liberated

INTRO.- ILL.- I like what Chuck Swindoll wrote many years ago in His book, “Seasons of Life.” He wrote: Comic caveman B.C. leans on a boulder. The rock is inscribed, “Trivia Test.” And B.C. is administering the exam to one of his deadpan prehistoric buddies. He says, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born In Sin, Fact Or Fiction

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 17, 2013

Blinded To Truth Study Series The above text would teach that men are born sinners if it were meant to be taken literally. But the language of this text is not literal, it is figurative. Both context and reality demand a figurative interpretation of this text.

Born In Sin? FACT OR FICTION? Teaching Series By Rev. J. Edward Brown III 2013 We Were Born In Sin, And Shaped In Iniquity What does this really mean? Introduction This doctrine is accepted as fact almost universally in our churches, the doctrine that all of humanity sinned in Adam ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Universal Sin Problem For Humanity Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

PAUL HAS SHOWN THE RELIGIOUS AND THE HEATHEN ARE ALL BOUND BY SIN IN ROMANS 1 & 2. IN ROMANS 3, HE GOES ON TO SHOW HOW ALL OF HUMANITY SHARES A COMMON PROBLEM OF OUR SINFUL NATURE & STATE

Romans 3: Universal Sinfulness of Mankind 1. What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? a. Paul is going to address the benefit of the law and truth in our sinful lives. 2. Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. a. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Church Of God

3 Sins Of Married Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2014

To show 3 sins of married couples that are prone to.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you married? Then stay away from these 3 sins. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3 sins of married couples that are prone to. IV. TEXT: Genesis 12:10-13 (Amplified Bible) 12:10 Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down into Egypt to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Go Of Sinful Anger Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 26, 2014

Is anger ever right? When is it wrong? How do we deal with our anger?

Yoda said “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” And Yoda could have been talking about the movie Frozen. Elsa’s fear of losing her sister Ana, led to the explosion that you just saw which ultimately led to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Man's Sinfulness - God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of Life.

In chapters 8 & 9 of John we see the revelation of Jesus as the light of life. Tonight we will see that light revealed in the first 11 verses of John 8. Here’s a general overview of these 11 verses. Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of Life. Tonight we will see man being gripped by sin ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Forgivenss Of Sins Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2012

What is forgiveness and who is forgiven?

On September 8, 1974, President Gerald R. Ford granted a full pardon to former President Richard Nixon. From that point on Nixon was legally forgiven. All investigations and indictments were ended. Eight days later Ford granted amnesty to all those who had avoided the draft illegally, as well ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To Escape The Sin Trap Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 3, 2012

1. Don’t try to excuse your sin (vs. 13). 2. Examine your sin (vs. 14-15). 3. Exalt God’s goodness (vs. 16-17). 4. Embrace the word of truth (vs. 18).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 3: How to Escape the Sin Trap James 1:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Before we start, it’s important to note that up until now, James has used the word “temptation” as we would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist